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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.46, 7,074.53 and 2,888.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.46, 7,074.53 and 2,888.89 is: 3,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.46 : 7,074.53 = 2,888.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.46/7,074.53 = 2,888.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.46x = 7,074.53 × 2,888.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.46x = 20,437,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437,538.97/5,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.68

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